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Persevere

"I was drawn into the presence on the One who had, far more that I did, the power to keep me close. I found my focus subtly shifting away from my efforts to God's: from rigour to grace, from rigidity to relationship. I soon realised that this was happening regularly. I was praying much more. I became less worried about the mechanics and methods and in turn I was more motivated. And so God cares for us that I realised anew...he himself helps us to pray. I must admit I can't explain how it is that the Holy Spirit prompts us and produces the desire to persevere in all thing. All I know is - he does." - Timothy Jones: Christianity Today

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